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Eligible Applicants

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Federal Land Management Agencies; State, Local and Tribal governments and subsidiaries with jurisdiction in the vicinity of an eligible area and with a letter of support from the affected land unit.

Agency Name

DOT/Federal Transit Administration

Description

The Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program was established to address the challenge of increasing vehicle congestion in and around our national parks and other federal lands. America’s national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests were created to protect unique environmental and cultural treasures, but are now facing traffic, pollution and crowding that diminishes the visitor experience and threatens the environment. To address these concerns, this program provides funding for alternative transportation systems, such as shuttle buses, rail connections and even bicycle trails. The program seeks to conserve natural, historical, and cultural resources; reduce congestion and pollution; improve visitor mobility and accessibility; enhance visitor experience; and ensure access to all, including persons with disabilities. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, together with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service. This is the final allocation of funds under this program, which was repealed by Congress in the most recent transportation authorization. Program funds may support capital and planning expenses for new or existing alternative transportation systems in the vicinity of an eligible area. Alternative transportation includes transportation by bus, rail, or any other publicly available means of transportation and includes sightseeing service. It also includes non-motorized transportation systems such as pedestrian and bicycle trails. Operating costs, such as fuel and drivers’ salaries, are not eligible expenses. FTA will prioritize projects that demonstrate benefits independent of future sources of funding. While planning projects are eligible, they should provide benefits independent of any proposed future project. Eligible funding recipients include federal land management agencies (FLMAs) that manage eligible areas, including, but not limited to: • Bureau of Land Management (BLM) • Bureau of Reclamation (BR) • National Park Service (NPS) • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) • U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Eligible recipients also include state, tribal, or local governmental authorities with jurisdiction over land in the vicinity of an eligible area acting with the consent of the FLMA. Eligible project areas include any federally owned or managed park, refuge or recreational area open to the general public, including: National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges; Bureau of Land Management recreational areas; Bureau of Reclamation recreational areas; and National Forests. Eligible projects may also include the communities and land surrounding these federal lands.

Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections

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Document Type:

Grants Notice

Funding Opportunity Number:

20121204-PF

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Posted Date:

Aug 27, 2012

Creation Date:

Aug 27, 2012

Original Closing Date for Applications:

Dec 04, 2012

Current Closing Date for Applications:

Dec 04, 2012

Archive Date:

Jan 03, 2013

Funding Instrument Type:

Grant

Category of Funding Activity:

Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)

Category Explanation:

Expected Number of Awards:

Estimated Total Program Funding:

Award Ceiling:

$350,000

Award Floor:

$0

CFDA Number(s):

45.149 -- Promotion of the Humanities_Division of Preservation and Access

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:

No

Eligible Applicants

State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher education

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Agency Name

National Endowment for the Humanities

Description

Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections (SCHC) helps cultural institutions meet the complex challenge of preserving large and diverse holdings of humanities materials for future generations by supporting preventive conservation measures that mitigate deterioration and prolong the useful life of collections. Libraries, archives, museums, and historical organizations across the country are responsible for collections of books and manuscripts, photographs, sound recordings and moving images, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, art, and historical objects that facilitate research, strengthen teaching, and provide opportunities for life-long learning in the humanities. To preserve and ensure continued access to such collections, institutions must implement preventive conservation measures, which encompass managing relative humidity, temperature, light, and pollutants in collection spaces; providing protective storage enclosures and systems for collections; and safeguarding collections from theft and from natural and man-made disasters. As museums, libraries, archives, and other collecting institutions strive to be effective stewards of humanities collections, they must find ways to implement preventive conservation measures that are scientifically sound and sustainable. This program therefore helps cultural repositories plan and implement preservation strategies that pragmatically balance effectiveness, cost, and environmental impact. Projects should be designed to be as cost effective, energy efficient, and environmentally sensitive as possible, and they should aim to mitigate the greatest risks to collections rather than to meet prescriptive targets.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Shubert Foundation Announces 2012-13 Grant Guidelines for Support of Theater and Dance

The Shubert Foundation is dedicated to sustaining and advancing the live performing arts in the United States, with a particular emphasis on theater and a secondary focus on dance.

The foundation awards unrestricted grants for general operating support, rather than for specific project funding. Grants are awarded exclusively to U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation does not make grants to individuals.

Not-for-profit, professional resident theater companies are the primary recipients of Schubert Foundation funding, with an emphasis on producing, rather than presenting, organizations. A smaller amount of funding is provided for dance companies. The foundation also makes a limited number of grants to arts-related, not-for-profit organizations that help support the development of theater and dance, and to graduate drama departments of private universities.

Grants will be made only to organizations that have an established artistic and administrative track record as well as a pattern of fiscal responsibility. The foundation does not provide funds for project support, audience development, direct subsidies of reduced-price admissions, media (film, TV, and radio), renovation projects, or capital or endowment campaigns. No grants are made to conduit organizations (agencies that disburse funds to individuals or other organizations).

Applicants may not request a specific grant amount; if the foundation determines that it will fund an organization, it will also determine the amount of the grant.

The foundation has two grant application timetables. Applications in the dance, arts related, and education categories must be submitted by October 15, 2012. Theater applications must be submitted by December 3, 2012.

Visit the Shubert Foundation Web site for complete program guidelines, an FAQ, and application materials.

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Document Type:

Grants Notice

Funding Opportunity Number:

EPA-EE-12-01

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Posted Date:

Aug 24, 2012

Creation Date:

Aug 24, 2012

Original Closing Date for Applications:

Nov 21, 2012 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.

Current Closing Date for Applications:

Nov 21, 2012 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.

Eligible Applicants

Additional Information on Eligibility:

See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.

Agency Name

Environmental Protection Agency

Description

Under this solicitation EPA is seeking grant proposals from eligible applicants to support environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques, as described in this notice, and that will serve as models that can be replicated in a variety of settings. Under this solicitation EPA expects to award environmental education grants from the 10 EPA Regional offices.

Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP)

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Document Type:

Modification to Previous Grants Notice

Funding Opportunity Number:

HRSA-13-176

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Posted Date:

Aug 22, 2012

Creation Date:

Aug 24, 2012

Original Closing Date for Applications:

Sep 21, 2012

Current Closing Date for Applications:

Sep 21, 2012

Archive Date:

Nov 19, 2012

Funding Instrument Type:

Grant

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

Expected Number of Awards:

8

Estimated Total Program Funding:

$377,021

Award Ceiling:

Award Floor:

CFDA Number(s):

93.110 -- Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:

Yes

Eligible Applicants

State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businessesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

As cited in 42 CFR Part 51a.3 (a), any public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as defined at 25 U.S.C. 450b), is eligible to apply for Federal funding under this announcement. An eligible applicant must have both direct fiduciary and administrative responsibility over the project.

Agency Name

Health Resources & Services Administration

Description

This announcement solicits applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 for the Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP) program. The purpose of HTPC is to increase the number of innovative community initiated programs that promote access to health care for children, youth and their families nationwide, and employ preventive health strategies. This program most closely supports HRSA's goals to improve access to quality health care and services, to build healthy communities, and to improve health equity. HTPC funding supports direct service projects, not research projects. It is anticipated that HTPC grants will be awarded to approximately eight (8) recipients. The intent of HTPC grants are: 1) to support the development of family-centered, community-based initiatives that plan and implement innovative and cost-effective approaches for focusing resources to promote community defined preventive child health and developmental objectives for vulnerable children and their families, especially those with limited access to quality health services; 2) foster/promote collaboration among community organizations, individuals, agencies, businesses, and families; 3) involve pediatricians and other pediatric health professionals in community-based service programs; and 4) build community and statewide partnerships among professionals in health, education, social services, government, and business to achieve self-sustaining programs. HTPC encourages the use of innovative health information technology to increase access to a wide variety of stakeholders in communities. This community based program brings innovative services to communities as determined by local needs assessments. In FY 2010, projects served 2,990 pregnant women, 15,975 infants, children and youth, 3,424 infants, children and youth with special health care needs, and 1,415 women (not pregnant). In terms of race/ethnicity, 55.6% of individuals served were Hispanic/Latino; 33.6% were not Hispanic/Latino while 40.0% of individuals served were White; 18.1% were Black/African-American; 4.8% were More than One Race; 2.0% were Asian; 0.30% were Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander; and 0.30% were American Indian/Alaska Native. In FY 2011, 44 HTPC grantees indicated that 32.3% of funds went into direct health care services, 34.7% into enabling services, 25.6% into population-based services and 7.4% into infrastructure building services (Data from the MCHB Discretionary Grants Information System, 2010). MCHB encourages organizations to develop proposals that incorporate and build upon the goals, objectives, guidelines and materials of the Bright Futures for Infants, Children and Adolescents initiative to improve the quality of health promotion and preventive services in the context of family and community. Complete information about the Bright Futures initiative and downloadable versions of the Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and Adolescents, Third Edition and other Bright Futures materials, can be found at http://www.brightfutures.aap.org .

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Small Business Innovation Research Program - Phase I

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Description of Modification

Extended Application Deadline to September 13, 2012.

Document Type:

Modification to Previous Grants Notice

Funding Opportunity Number:

USDA-NIFA-SBIR-003848

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Posted Date:

Jun 14, 2012

Creation Date:

Aug 23, 2012

Original Closing Date for Applications:

Sep 06, 2012

Current Closing Date for Applications:

Sep 13, 2012

Archive Date:

Oct 06, 2012

Funding Instrument Type:

Grant

Category of Funding Activity:

AgricultureBusiness and CommerceCommunity DevelopmentEnvironmentFood and NutritionNatural ResourcesScience and Technology and other Research and Development

Category Explanation:

Expected Number of Awards:

Estimated Total Program Funding:

$18,300,000

Award Ceiling:

$100,000

Award Floor:

$70,000

CFDA Number(s):

10.212 -- Small Business Innovation Research

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:

No

Eligible Applicants

Small businesses

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Agency Name

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Description

See the 2013 USDA SBIR request for applications (RFA) by clicking the RFA link on the table below. Funds may be awarded up to $100,000 for Phase I and up to $450,000 for Phase II. Success rates for applicants have been about 11% for Phase I and 50-60% for Phase II. Projects dealing with agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all 2013 SBIR topic areas. USDA SBIR's flexible research areas ensure innovative projects consistent with USDA's vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with the land, air, and water. USDA SBIR has awarded over 2000 research and development projects since 1983, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential, and providing an incentive to profit from the commercialization of innovative ideas. Click below for more SBIR information.

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YSA is accepting nominations for The Gladys MarinelliCoccia Award, recognizing two exceptional young people, ages 13 to 22, who are actively engaged in social entrepreneurship and in leading sustainable social change. Two honorees will be selected to receive $2,000 to support their social enterprise and receive resources and technical assistance from YSA.

What is a social entrepreneur?

Social entrepreneurs apply business practices to achieve positive social change and measure their success through their social impact. They find innovative and sustainable ways to address pressing issues. Ambitious and persistent, they grapple with important causes and offer new alternatives that enhance the community. Social entrepreneurs change the system, spread solutions, and persuade others to change their actions. With a sound application of business principles, social entrepreneurs have a sustainable impact on their community: their influence contributes to a healthy, productive, meaningful life for others, both present and future.

Be a social entrepreneur who has launched and is leading their own program aimed at sustainable social change

Have a business plan and a budget for how the award will be used for the social enterprise

Be between the ages 13 and 22 at the time of nomination

Be nominated by organizations, peers or adults mentors. Self-nominations will also be accepted.

Provide two support letters from mentors, teachers, community partners, funders, or others not related to nominee.

Be located in United States. One of the two honorees will be selected from the Washington, D.C. or West Virginia region.

Honorees will receive:

$2,000 to be invested in their social enterprise.

Ongoing support from YSA through GYSD 2013 to provide resources and technical assistance from YSA, if desired.

About the Gladys MarinelliCoccia Award

The Gladys Marinelli Coccia Award honors the late Mrs. Gladys Marinelli Coccia (1915-2007). The grandmother of YSA Board Member Brian Murrow, Gladys grew up in southern West Virginia and, in 1959, moved to the Washington, D.C. area, where she was well known in the Italian-American business community as the owner and operator of Marinelli's Delicatessen, which she established in 1962 and managed for the subsequent 30 years.